Here we outline our four businesses, through which we contribute widely to the lives of people around the world.
Machine tools
Citizen began production of machine tools in 1936, utilizing the technologies and know-how developed through the manufacture of watch parts. Our products contribute to the development of manufacturing industries all over the world.
About Us
More than a century since it was founded in 1918 with the desire to produce Japanese-made watches, the CITIZEN Group has evolved into a corporate entity engaged in a wide range of businesses.
CITIZEN's corporate philosophy, "Loved by citizens, working for citizens" is to
deeply contribute to the lives of people around the world through the manufacturing of products that are loved and trusted by citizens.
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Crafting a new tomorrow Towards sustainable value creation
1. Sponsorship of Marathons and Long-Distance Relays
CITIZEN WATCH
By leveraging our trusted time measurement technology as a watch manufacturer, CITIZEN WATCH supports the official timing of marathons and long-distance relays. We use an automatic measuring device to sense an IC chip attached to the number worn on a runner’s chest. The device conveys in real-time the runner’s time to television stations via the Internet, where it is then displayed on live broadcasts.
2. Sponsorship of the Japan Deaf Table Tennis Champion Series (Started in 2007)
CITIZEN WATCH
CITIZEN WATCH sponsors the Japan Deaf Table Tennis Championship Series. As a company that houses a table tennis team belonging to Japan’s First League, it will continue sponsoring this series to further popularize sports for the deaf in and outside Japan.
3. Table Tennis Event with Local Students (Started in 2016)
CITIZEN WATCH
The CITIZEN Table Tennis Club is the Group's only corporate team with a history and tradition of more than half a century since its establishment, with table tennis being the Group's only company-sanctioned sport. As a pioneer in corporate table tennis sports, the club has produced many famous players and has always been one of the best in Japan. In terms of community contribution activities, the city of Nishi-Tokyo, where our head office is located, appointed us as a sports PR ambassador in February 2020, and we are registered as a "Health Supporter" of the city, interacting with local students through table tennis and contributing to the spread and improvement of table tennis skills. The "Health Supporters" are businesses and organizations in Nishi-Tokyo that are active in promoting the health of Nishi-Tokyo citizens and are engaged in one of the five key activities of the city's health promotion plan: health awareness, food and nutrition, exercise and sports, mental health and rest, and learning and creativity.
CITIZEN MACHINERY, CITIZEN FINEDEVICE and CITIZEN WATCH MANUFACTURING are demonstrating our commitment to fostering an inclusive and intergenerational sports environment within the local community by sponsoring the "Curling Mirai Project," overseen by the non-profit organization Sports Community Karuizawa Club. Through this initiative, we actively contribute to the creation of a regional sports ecosystem that encourages collaboration between diverse generations and integrates seamlessly with the local community.
About Curling Mirai Project
The project carries out the following activities to support the development of curling competitions.
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Activities
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Reinforcement support
Supporting club teams
Developing the next generation of athletes
Elite Academy: Instruction for selected promising athletes Holding the CITIZEN U21 Karuizawa Junior Challenge Cup Scholarships
Holding the CITIZEN U21 Karuizawa Junior Challenge Cup
Scholarships
Coach training and the development of coaching methods
Training promising coaches in cooperation with local competition organizations